Heavenly Bamboo (天竹)

Professor Li Hongzhao's "Heavenly Bamboo," executed with ink wash technique, delicately captures the plant's solemn and tranquil essence. Each leaf and cluster of berries is brought to life with the variation of ink shades and smooth brushwork, imbued with Zen spirit. The inscription "This fruit may embody Buddha-nature" suggests the inherent Buddha-nature in the mundane aspects of life.